Partner

• May 2014 - Present

Jaspan Schlesinger LLP is a premier full-service firm providing quality services in virtually every area of practice to clients that operate locally, nationally, and globally. With over 60 years of service, Jaspan Schlesinger LLP is known for providing timely, sophisticated, and cost-effective legal advice and for building lasting client relationships. Partner in the firm's Garden City office. Jaspan Schlesinger LLP is a premier full-service firm providing quality services in virtually every area of practice to clients that operate locally, nationally, and globally. With over 60 years of service, Jaspan Schlesinger LLP is known for providing timely, sophisticated, and cost-effective legal advice and for building lasting client relationships. Partner in the firm's Garden City office.

Senior Counsel

• Apr 2011 - Jun 2013

Represented global insurance companies in various capacities, including coverage counsel, monitoring counsel, and litigation counsel, in high-stakes insurance matters concerning errors and omissions, commercial general liability, D&O, and the Bermuda form policies. Advised clients on issues related to insurance coverage, claims practice, risk management, and setting reserves in matters involving high exposure and/or complex legal and factual issues. Counseled clients and assisted clients in drafting and interpreting manuscript policies and analyzing potential exposure arising from same. Representative matters include The Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Litigation and The Hurricane Katrina Levee Breach Litigation. • Defended global insurer in federal trial, overseeing all aspects of trial preparation and trial. Drafted post-trial motions, including successful motion granting dismissal of $8.9M in defense costs. • Drafted and co-presented to executive management and claims professionals training seminar analyzing emerging trends in the duty to defend and best practices regarding same. • Selected to participate in the firm's Advanced Development Center in London, receiving in-depth training in leadership skills, communicating effectively with internal and external stakeholders, mentoring others, and meeting business goals and objectives. Received high marks from firm management and independent evaluators in all areas of training. Show less

Counsel

• Dec 2007 - Apr 2011

Represented clients in a broad range of "bet-the-company" multi-jurisdictional and complex commercial litigation matters, handling all aspects of litigating cases, supervising teams of associates and outside counsel, and preparing, monitoring, and adhering to litigation strategies and budgets. Commercial matters included consumer protection, antitrust, product liability, contract, employment, insurance, insurance coverage, and other business disputes. Sample representative matters include In re Vioxx Product Liability Litigation and In Re FedEx Ground Package System, Inc Employment Practices Litigation.• Identified and utilized cutting-edge technology platforms to design cost-effective litigation and case management plans and protocols. • Selected by national corporation to train all local counsel on trial themes and proof for defending company in MDL. • Counseled clients on risk management, litigation exposure, and regulatory compliance.• Significant pro bono experience: Drafted handbook for attorneys working with the Mississippi Center for Justice to investigate and bring actions on behalf of victims of contractor fraud and breach of contract after hurricane Katrina, representing such clients in same. Show less

Associate

• Jul 2004 - Dec 2007

Associate

• Sep 2002 - Jul 2004

Defended a diverse clientele in a variety of matters including product defect, copyright infringement and general commercial and liability matters. Counseled hospitals and corporate clients about complying with HIPAA and matters related to privacy and data protection and drafted client manuals, polices and procedures, and best practices for same. Representative matters include In re Serzone Product Liability Litigation and In re New York Silicone Breast Implant Litigation. • Drafted "Handbook for New Associates" adopted by the New York office as a training manual for first year lawyers. • Presenter: The Lorman Institute, "State Laws And HIPAA Standards In New York" on the issue of hospital study Internal Review Board HIPAA compliance. Show less

Student Legal Specialist, Special Litigation Division

• Aug 2001 - Jun 2002

Student Legal Specialist for New York City Corporation Counsel, Special Litigation Division. Researched and drafted legal memoranda and dispositive motions. Analyzed case files and drafted liability assessments in high-profile cases against New York City. Attended 50-H hearings. Student Legal Specialist for New York City Corporation Counsel, Special Litigation Division. Researched and drafted legal memoranda and dispositive motions. Analyzed case files and drafted liability assessments in high-profile cases against New York City. Attended 50-H hearings.

Summer Associate Law Clerk

• Jun 2001 - Aug 2001

Department Chair and Teacher

• Sep 1997 - Jun 1999

Designed and implemented brain-compatible, literacy-based combined History/Language Arts curriculum in culturally and economically diverse school district. Selected to be the Language Arts Department Chair. • Served as on-site support staff team member and member of the Florida Southern Schools Leadership Consortium. • Orchestrated school-wide program to prepare for Florida Writes! • Selected to train faculty members on improving teaching methods, classroom management, and conflict resolution. Show less

Teacher

• Sep 1994 - Jun 1997

Pioneered and developed History/Language Arts class emphasizing democratic values, rights, and responsibilities in urban school district. Built spirit of camaraderie and critical thinking skills in at-risk students. Served in school and district leadership roles and chaired action committee in charge of furnishing needs and budget assessments. • Keynote Speaker and Facilitator at Family of Schools Days (Defining Literacy, Setting Literacy Standards and Goals, Assessing Student and Teacher Achievement in Meeting Literacy Goals, Gathering and Using Data to Assess Classroom Success, Evaluating Total System Quality). • Appointed to be junior high school liaison to district administration, community leaders, parent organizations, and over six hundred staff members. • Trained extensively in leadership, performance assessment, and budget management and assisted in drafting and negotiating a $3M grant for the school district's literacy program. Show less